IDLV: Low Volatility Has Translated Into Lower Long-Term Returns

International equities are having a strong year, but not all international ETFs are equally attractive for long-term investment. IDLV has outperformed recently, but its returns over the last three-, five-, and ten-year periods lag behind other international large-cap blend funds, making it less compelling. Heavy allocations to Canada and Australia, declining dividends, and higher valuations raise concerns about IDLV's future performance.

Seeking Alpha • May 22, 2025

International Low-Volatility ETF (IDLV) Hits New 52-Week High

For investors seeking momentum, iShares International Developed Low Volatility ETF IDLV is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 18.4% from its 52-week low of $27.11 per share.

Zacks Investment Research • May 1, 2025

Planning to "Sell in May?" Here Are 5 ETFs to Buy Instead

After a volatile April, Wall Street has stepped into the defamed May. While many may want to sell this month, some specific ETFs are likely to rise.

Zacks Investment Research • May 1, 2025

2 Ways to Think About Diversification & Managing Volatility

Diversification is a key theme in 2025, as investors look for ways to navigate market volatility.  Major U.S. equity indexes started the year near record-high levels of concentration.

ETF Trends • Apr 3, 2025

Defensive Factors See Resurgence During Recent Market Weakness

Defensive factors have seen a resurgence during the recent weakness in markets. U.S. equities struggled last month due to volatile and increasing bond yields, third-quarter earnings releases, and geopolitical conflict.

ETF Trends • Nov 3, 2023

Position Defensively With SPLV to Safeguard Gains

Investors can position their portfolios more defensively to safeguard the gains achieved year to date. The economic outlook for the duration of 2023 and beyond remains uncertain.

ETF Trends • Sep 1, 2023

How Quality and Low Volatility Can Work Together in Portfolios

Exposure to the quality and low volatility factors can help portfolios remain defensive in the current environment. With lots of uncertainty looming in the market, many investors want to maintain more defensive allocations.

ETF Trends • Jun 15, 2023

Low Volatility Factor Index Rebalances, Impacting Sector Weights

As overall market volatility has decreased, the latest rebalance of Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF's (SPLV) underlying index brought some changes to the sector weights. The overall trailing one-year volatility decreased slightly since the end of January.

ETF Trends • Jun 9, 2023

ETFs to Win/Lose if U.S. Defaults on Debt

The US government could run out of funds to pay its bills as early as June 1st if the debt ceiling is not raised by Congress, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

Zacks Investment Research • May 3, 2023

Top 5 Insights Advisors Gave VettaFi in 2022

On a weekly basis, VettaFi has sought to respond to advisor needs in a novel way. We asked questions about their views on the markets, what areas were of greatest interest, and what concerns they had.

ETF Trends • Dec 12, 2022